Fete Day

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Fete Day – Countdown!

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What is ‘Fete in a Box’?

Our ‘Fete in a Box’ Countdown is the predecessor to our book: The Practical Fete Handbook for Fundraising Event Organisers! The book contains all of the information in this article and so much more – consolidated in an easy-to-read format, including the bonus: 99 Fete Stall Ideas! You can buy the book in printed form or as an eBook here.

Fete Day! It’s time for:

Convenor

  • Try to get there early to make sure bread delivered etc and also for final check
  • Hand out all Coordinator ID Badges
  • Food Vouchers to volunteers?
  • Check each stall throughout the day and make sure all is running smoothly. Trouble-shoot as necessary.
  • Make sure MC has a copy of the Running Sheet and also list of sponsors you want mentioned.
  • Little things that always come in handy:
    • Sticky tape
    • Scissors
    • Zip Ties
    • Marker pens
    • Pins
    • String
  • Ask all convenors to clean up their areas and stack tables chairs etc in centre of the oval. Pack Up crew collect.
  • Reward volunteers with BBQ’d leftover meat and drinks.
  • Make sure all security and gates locked at end of the day.
  • Ensure the treasurer available with the cheque book for those that require payment on the day. Keep invoices.

Logistics

  • All vehicles must be off the oval, one hour before commencement!!
  • Advise the electrician as to where power is required.
  • Make sure all areas in the school are locked and toilets are open.
  • 2 sets of master keys should be available. One left with a food store (BBQ?)
  • Distribute walkie talkies to necessary people. Check spare batteries charged.
  • All participants (rides, entertainers, St Johns etc) should be greeted as they arrive and instructed where to set up.
  •  

Stalls

  • Stall Co-ordinators should arrive 3-4 hours before commencement.
  • Cover all trestle tables
  • Start the BBQ early, and get the smell out there to the local community!
  • Stalls should not start selling until the fete is officially opened by the Principal.

 Treasurer

  • The float may go to 2nd hand store early but other stalls to receive floats one hour prior to opening

End of Fete

  • Ask all convenors to clean up their areas and stack tables chairs etc in centre of oval. Pack Up crew collect.
  • Reward volunteers with BBQ’d leftover meat and drinks
  • Make sure all security and gates locked at end of day.
  • Ensure the treasurer available with the cheque book for those that require payment on the day. Keep invoices.

Quickfind Guide:

Activities, Face Painters and Entertainment

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Amusement Rides and Jumping Castles

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Animals & Pony Rides

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Bulk Suppliers

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Fireworks

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First Aid, ATMs & Services

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Food, Drink & Fun Foods

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Glow Sticks / LED

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Showbags, Novelties & Prizes

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Stall Supplies & Stallholders

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Originally published 9 October, 2018

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